MB96384RSCPMC-GS-127E2

Embedded microcontrollers present an evolution in system architecture, combining the ease and capability of general-purpose microcontrollers with the application-specific requirement of embedded systems. The MB96384RSCPMC-GS-127E2 is one such embedded microcontroller, designed to facilitate more efficient and straightforward processes in a variety of applications. Its analogous architecture allows for fast and effective performance, while its inherent flexibility opens up opportunities to developers.

Application Field

The MB96384RSCPMC-GS-127E2’s application field extends to a variety of projects that utilize embedded control tasks, and therefore need finite-state control. The majority of the applications of this microcontroller fall under the realms of industrial automation, automotive, medical, and multimedia. More specifically, this indexable, 16-bit embedded microcontroller can be used for tasks such as motor control activities along with image processing, surveillance systems, and any other application that requires embedded control with non-volatile and ROM-based memory.

Overview

The device is based on a Renesas microcontroller architecture and contains common built-in peripherals such as a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), two UARTs, three Timer/Counters and two dedicated Analog-to-Digital Converters. It is important to note that the microcontroller also contains a Segment LCD Controller (SLCDC). Along with providing standard signal processing capabilities, this feature helps to reduce the number of external components needed.

Working Principle

The primary operating concept behind the MB96384RSCPMC-GS-127E2 microcontroller is its analog architecture. This ‘open-loop’ design allows the controller to continuously adjust parameters such as speed, position, and current. At the core of the microcontroller, are two CPU cores. One is a 16-bit CISC core, and the other is a 16-bit RISC core with an instruction set that enables SIMD instruction processing. In other words, both cores facilitate parallel operation, ensuring fast, efficient, and effective performance.

The microcontroller also has an RTOS, allowing user applications to utilize an array of specialized functions such as message handling and mailbox as well as interrupt control and scheduling. Along with enabling users to design real-time systems quickly and efficiently, the RTOS also provides comprehensive debugging and optimum memory usage, ensuring high-level system integration.

In addition to analog I/O, the MB96384RSCPMC-GS-127E2 microcontroller also provides digital I/O support. This includes four external interrupts and 64 I/Os. Furthermore, the microcontroller has an on-chip built-in watch-dog timer, as well as a loadable EEPROM and a RAM.

Conclusion

The MB96384RSCPMC-GS-127E2 embedded microcontroller is a cost-effective solution for a wide range of embedded control applications. It offers the user the ability to construct control tasks more rapidly and efficiently, while the analog and digital I/O provide additional flexibility and extended functionality. It is suitable for any application that requires embedded control with non-volatile and ROM-based memory.